United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is recruiting for the following position(s) in Nigeria:
Job Title: Technical Expert / Civil Society
Job ID: 24125
Location: Abuja, NIGERIA
Post Level: National Consultant
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 18-Jul-2011
Duration of Initial Contract: 7 Weeks
Expected Duration of Assignment: 7 Weeks
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assess the project performance specifically for the components on civil society, women empowerment and the media in terms of relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of the support provided to recipient institutions and organizations, in conformity with the review methodology. This substantive review of DGD will be based on the conduct and outcome of the 2011 general elections, achievements made by the project from its inception to the end of the phase 1 work plan, effectiveness of the management and implementation systems.
• Suggest measures to address actual and potential shortcomings identify new risks and associated risk mitigation strategies concerning all programme components.
• Propose recommendations to refocus programme activities, outputs and expected outcomes for the above-mentioned components, in the light of evolving political and institutional conditions, especially considering the outcome of the 2011 general elections
Education:
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Science, Law or a related field
Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years work experience of capacity development in electoral support activities, such as civic/voter education, voter registration, mobilization for inclusive participation, democratisation processes, etc;
• At least 3/4 years experience conducting international development evaluations and reviews;
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation methods for development projects; knowledge of UNDP's results-based management orientation and practices;
• Demonstrable knowledge of key gender and governance issues in Nigeria and/or sub-Saharan Africa.
• Familiarity with project implementation in complex multi donor-funded arrangements;
• Prior experience from Sub-Saharan Africa preferred. Prior experience of working in Nigeria will be an added advantage
Application Deadline: 08 July 2011.
For more information and application: UNDP Jobs (http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=24125)
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